I remember my very first quilt I owned, not made was tied. I loved it, actually to young as a child to know there was a difference. It held up for years! I remember it wasn't to fancy. Red and green squares and tied with yarn. but nontheless, I loved it because it was my own blanket. In my years of blankets I've done both, tied and quilted. I have to say my fave it tying. But then, I don't quilt so well, I have a hard time keeping the batting and backing straight and smooth. I'll learn oneday I suppose.